failure

Definition

• n. an act that fails
• n. an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
• n. lack of success
• n. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

Word forms

Plural

failures

Example sentences

1. n.

   After many attempts, he finally accepted his failure and decided to try a different approach.

2. n.

   The computer experienced a sudden failure, and we lost all our unsaved work.